Lead Scientist - Translational Pathology

Designation: Lead Scientist Job Location: Bangalore Department: Pathology/IHC

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- a strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose (1-2 Lines):

This position requires the person to independently perform routine histopathology techniques including sectioning, embedding, grossing, and H&E staining with high precision and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently perform routine histopathology techniques including sectioning, embedding, grossing, and H&E staining with high precision and adherence to quality standards.
• Execute monoplex chromogenic automated IHC assays with full compliance to internal standardization guidelines and ensure consistency in results.
• Operate and maintain automated laboratory equipment (Autostainer, cover slippers, digital scanners) as per Work Instructions, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Manage digital workflows by scanning slides accurately using digital slide scanners, labeling, and maintaining a comprehensive whole-slide image repository.
• Perform and support advanced cell culture techniques independently, ensuring sterility and accuracy in experimental setups.
• After initial orientation by senior image analysts, independently build robust, specific, and validated algorithms for quantitative image analysis to support research and diagnostic workflows.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all laboratory processes, including electronic lab notebooks (ELN), and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Oversee reagent inventory and slides/block management, including tracking inflow, re-embedding blocks when required, monitoring reagent expiry, and maintaining accurate consumption records.